Sales Release

A Chinese box and cover, estimated to sell for thousands of pounds, has been discovered by Charterhouse at a client’s house after a lockdown sort out.

“The owner moved home several years ago and during the Coronavirus lockdown finally unpacked the last few remaining boxes.” Commented Richard Bromell. “There was silver and other small antiques which lay hidden underneath the bed gathering dust. However, for me it was the Chinese red box which stood out like a sore thumb heads and shoulders above all the other items.”

The Chinese heart shaped box and cover is estimated to sell for £2,000-4,000 in the Charterhouse specialist auction of Asian Art in their two day auction on 5^th & 6^th November.

Made of red cinnabar lacquer, it has survived travelling 1,000’s of miles, numerous house moves and two World Wars in pretty good condition with a just few chips.

Lacquer has been used in China for at least 3,000 years. The technique of carving into very thick coatings appears to have been developed in the 12th century. It is extremely time-consuming to produce, and has always been a luxury product, essentially restricted to China although imitated in Japanese lacquer in somewhat different styles.

Today the demand for Chinese red lacquer is high not only from China, but also collectors from Europe and America. With all Charterhouse auctions being online, the auctioneers are expecting the bidding to be fast and furious from around the world for all the lots.

Charterhouse are now accepting further entries for their autumn programme of auctions including classic and vintage motorcycles on 28^th October, Asian Art, silver, jewellery & watches with on 5^th & 6^th November with classic and vintage cars on 11^th November.

For further information regarding these auctions, or to make a Covid-19 safe home visit, contact Richard Bromell and the team at Charterhouse, The Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne 01935 812277 or email images to Richard on rb@charterhouse-auction.com

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Covered in dust and hidden away under a bed, a Chinese red lacquered box and cover £2,000-4,000 in the Charterhouse Asian Art auction 5^th & 6^th November

The contents of a Somerset Manor house are being sold by Charterhouse in Sherborne in their two day auction on Thursday 1^st & Friday 2^nd October.

“It is a beautiful looking property which in part dates back to the 15^th century.” Commented Richard Bromell. “We were invited to the house, which is near Bridgwater, to advise on disposing of the contents as a family member ad moved into care and the house was being sold.”

Removed to the Charterhouse salerooms in

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A Benz engine, dating to the infancy of the motor car, has been discovered by Charterhouse Auctioneers and entered into their online auction of classic and vintage cars on Wednesday 23^rd September.

“It is one of the most exciting motoring related discoveries I have made in 35 years of being an auctioneer.” Commented Richard Bromell. “Over the decades I have sold classic and vintage cars from Rolls-Royces to Reliants but never

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Two classic cars, a Mini Cooper and a Golf GTI, both garage stored offer enthusiasts an unusual choice in the Charterhouse online auction of classic cars on Wednesday 23^rd September.

“Names which always stir the hearts of classic car collectors are Mini Coopers and VW Golf GTI’s.” Commented Richard Bromell. “Although we have sold many such motors, it is unusual to see both in the same auction in completely different conditions as the GTI is mint with very

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A classic 1950 Bentley saloon is entered into the Charterhouse online auction of classic and vintage cars on Wednesday 23^rd September.

“Any classic Bentley is a piece of British motoring history and this saloon is no exception.” Commented Richard Bromell. “With its super smooth lines and super smooth 6 cylinder engine this was the gentleman driver’s choice over its sibling Rolls-Royce back in the day.”

The Bentley was supplied to its first owner

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The contents of the New Inn, Priddy near Bristol, is being sold online by Charterhouse on Saturday 29^th August at 10am

“This is a great opportunity to buy some fabulous country furniture and decorative items from the pub.” Commented Richard Bromell. “Situated on the village green at Priddy, it is just a stone’s throw away from Bristol and just down the road from Bath and we will be expecting to see private buyers from across the area looking to bag a special bargain or two.”

The New Inn at Priddy is

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